Peruvian Necktie From Front Headlock Shin-Across Neck

Variety

ペルヴィアンネクタイ(Peruvian Nekutai)

Transliteration

Translation: Peruvian Necktie (katakana loanword)

Overview

The Peruvian necktie from front headlock with shin across the neck is the standard application of this technique, where the attacker holds a front headlock and swings one leg over the opponent's head, placing the shin across the back of the neck. ^[1] From the front headlock, the attacker sits to the hip on the side of the choking arm, then threads the near leg over the opponent's head so the shin presses against the cervical spine. ^[1],[2] The leg acts as a powerful lever — pulling the hands while pressing the shin creates a three-point compression system that attacks the neck from multiple angles simultaneously. ^[2] This is the most commonly taught and highest-percentage Peruvian necktie variant. ^[2],[3]

Also known as

Shin-Across Peruvian Necktie^[1]Shin-Press Peruvian^[2]

Used in

BJJ Judo Submission Grappling MMA Sambo

History & Origin

Tony DeSouza debuted this technique in MMA competition in the mid-2000s, earning the 'Peruvian necktie' name from his heritage. ^[1] The front headlock shin-across-neck entry became the standard teaching version as the technique spread through BJJ and MMA academies worldwide. ^[2],[3]

Effectiveness

High-percentage finish when secured correctly — the shin across the neck creates a powerful choking fulcrum combined with head-and-arm compression ^[1]

Lineage

Tony DeSouza's original version demonstrated at ADCC and in MMA; the shin-across-neck detail is the defining mechanic of the technique ^[1]

Competition Record

Multiple ADCC and no-gi world championship finishes; notably used by Tony DeSouza, Dustin Hazelett, and other 10th Planet practitioners ^[1]

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Biomechanical Mechanism

Primary Action — Compression of the neck structures — restricts blood flow or airway depending on technique application

Joints Involved — Cervical spine, surrounding musculature, and vascular structures of the neck

Force Vector — Directed compression against the neck from the choking limb or body position

Finishing Mechanic — Sustained pressure causes either vascular occlusion (unconsciousness) or tracheal restriction (breathing difficulty)

Position & Entry

From back control with seatbelt — Establish hooks or body triangle, slide choking arm under the chin, connect hands and squeeze

From turtle top (back take) — Break down the turtle, insert hooks, secure seatbelt grip, slide to back control and apply the choke

From standing back clinch — Secure rear body lock, drag opponent to the mat while inserting hooks, transition to choking position

Variants

Standard grip variation — primary hand configuration for maximum choking pressure

Gi variation — uses the lapel or collar as an anchor for additional friction and control

No-gi variation — adapted grip and positioning for submission grappling without the gi

Transition finish — applied during a positional change to catch the opponent off-guard

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Ratings

Danger Rating

Risk of injury to the person this technique is applied to

Extreme9/10

Necktie chokes use leg pressure over the back combined with front headlock grip for extreme compression

Difficulty

Skill level needed to execute this technique reliably

Advanced

Competition Legality

Whether this technique is allowed under major competition rule sets

Illegal

— FIAS Sport Sambo — All chokes prohibited in Sport Sambo

FIAS International Sambo Competition RulesPDF

Legal

— IBJJF — Legal at all belt levels, gi and no-gi — chokes a...

IBJJF Rules Book v6.0, June 2024PDF

— shime-waza

IJF Sport and Organisation Rules 2025, Article 27PDF

— ADCC — Legal

ADCC Rules Update, April 2025PDF

— Unified MMA — Legal — choke submissions are among the mos...

Unified Rules of MMA, August 2025PDF

— FIAS Combat Sambo — Legal

FIAS Combat Sambo RulesPDF

Training Notes

✓The Peruvian necktie from front headlock with shin across the neck throws one leg over the opponent's back while placing the shin directly on the back of the neck — the shin acts as a rigid bar driving the head into the choking arm (Danaher, Front Headlock System: Go Further Faster, 2019)

✓From front headlock: establish the necktie grip, then swing a leg over the opponent's back and place the shin on the posterior neck — the weight of the leg and the shin bone create downward compression

✓The shin placement is the finishing detail: the hard tibial bone presses the cervical area, forcing the head down and forward into the choking arm's forearm

✓The shin-across-neck variant is the most common Peruvian necktie finish: the combination of the leg's weight and the shin's rigidity creates substantial force with minimal muscular effort

✓Finishing: fall to the choking side while the shin maintains contact — the body weight drops while the shin drives the head into the forearm, creating the strangling compression

✓The shin-across-neck creates a lever system: the leg over the back is the effort arm, the shin is the fulcrum, and the forearm is the resistance surface — the neck is caught between

✓This variant works against defensive turtling: the turtled opponent's exposed back is ideal for the leg-over-shin placement

Common Mistakes

!Not getting the leg fully over the back — the shin must reach the neck; a leg that only reaches the upper back doesn't create sufficient neck pressure

!Placing the shin on the skull instead of the neck — the shin targets the cervical area just below the skull; skull placement pushes the head but doesn't compress the neck

!Not maintaining the headlock grip during leg placement — the grip must stay tight; loosening during the transition allows head extraction

!Falling to the wrong side — fall toward the choking arm; opposite-side falling opens the grip

!Not driving the shin actively into the neck — the shin should press into the neck, not simply rest on it; active driving increases compression

!Attempting against an opponent who has flattened out — the shin-over-back requires the opponent to be on their knees; flatten defence requires switching to another headlock attack

!Using the leg placement without the headlock grip — the shin alone is a control tool; the headlock grip is what creates the strangle

Related Techniques

Tap (Submission Signal) — the safety mechanism indicating the technique is effective

Counter Techniques

Early Recognition — identify the submission attempt early and begin defence immediately Posture and Base — maintain strong posture and base to prevent submission setups Grip Fight — deny the attacker their preferred gripping configuration

Setup Chain

1Establish Position — achieve the controlling position needed for this submission

2Create the Threat — begin the submission setup to force a defensive reaction

3Secure the Hold — lock the submission grip with proper body mechanics

4Finish — apply increasing pressure until the opponent taps or the joint/choke takes effect

Sources & References

Primary Source

Yahoo知恵袋 BJJ community; Acai Cafe (cafe.quietwarriors.com)

1WebsiteYahoo知恵袋 (Yahoo Chiebukuro)

Japanese Q&A community — BJJ technique name verification

2WebsiteAcai Cafe (BJJ Forum)

Japanese BJJ community forum

3OtherJapanese Combat Sports Katakana Convention

Standard katakana transliteration of Western martial arts terminology (外来語) — used in Japanese MMA, boxing, and BJJ communities

4CitationYahoo知恵袋 BJJ community; Acai Cafe (cafe.quietwarriors.com)

Japanese terminology sourced from Yahoo知恵袋 BJJ community; Acai Cafe (cafe.quietwarriors.com)

Community

Athletics

Requires

grip or squeeze strength, positional control

Favours

strong upper body for sustained compression

Key muscles

forearms, biceps, pectorals, core stabilisers

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the Peruvian Necktie From Front Headlock Shin-Across Neck work?

Where does the Peruvian Necktie From Front Headlock Shin-Across Neck come from?

Tony DeSouza debuted this technique in MMA competition in the mid-2000s, earning the 'Peruvian necktie' name from his heritage. The front headlock shin-across-neck entry became the standard teaching version as the technique spread through BJJ and MMA academies worldwide.

Is the Peruvian Necktie From Front Headlock Shin-Across Neck legal in competition?

IBJJF: legal — Legal at all belt levels, gi and no-gi — chokes are the safest submission cat…; IJF: legal — Legal (shime-waza) — strangulation techniques are one of three permitted subm…; ADCC: legal — Legal; Unified MMA: legal — Legal — choke submissions are among the most common finishes in MMA; FIAS Sport Sambo: banned — All chokes prohibited in Sport Sambo; FIAS Combat Sambo: legal — Legal

How dangerous is the Peruvian Necktie From Front Headlock Shin-Across Neck?

Danger rating 9/10. Necktie chokes use leg pressure over the back combined with front headlock grip for extreme compression

How do I set up the Peruvian Necktie From Front Headlock Shin-Across Neck?

The standard setup chain: Establish Position → Create the Threat → Secure the Hold → Finish.

How do I defend against the Peruvian Necktie From Front Headlock Shin-Across Neck?

Standard counters include: Early Recognition — identify the submission attempt early and begin defence immediately / Posture and Base — maintain strong posture and base to prevent submission setups / Grip Fight — deny the attacker their preferred gripping configuration.

What are the variants of the Peruvian Necktie From Front Headlock Shin-Across Neck?

Common variants: Standard grip variation (primary hand configuration for maximum choking pressure); Gi variation (uses the lapel or collar as an anchor for additional fric…); No-gi variation (adapted grip and positioning for submission grappling wit…); Transition finish (applied during a positional change to catch the opponent …).

How effective is the Peruvian Necktie From Front Headlock Shin-Across Neck in competition?

Multiple ADCC and no-gi world championship finishes; notably used by Tony DeSouza, Dustin Hazelett, and other 10th Planet practitioners

What are common mistakes when doing the Peruvian Necktie From Front Headlock Shin-Across Neck?

Top errors to watch for: Not getting the leg fully over the back — the shin must reach the neck; a leg that only reaches the upper back doesn'… / Placing the shin on the skull instead of the neck — the shin targets the cervical area just below the skull; skull pl… / Not maintaining the headlock grip during leg placement — the grip must stay tight; loosening during the transition al… / Falling to the wrong side — fall toward the choking arm; opposite-side falling opens the grip.

What are other names for the Peruvian Necktie From Front Headlock Shin-Across Neck?

The Peruvian Necktie From Front Headlock Shin-Across Neck is also known as Peruvian Nekutai, Shin-Across Peruvian Necktie, Shin-Press Peruvian.

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